The National Rifle Association's "Basics of Pistol Shooting" course is nationally recognized and is the first step for the beginning shooter. The course is offered in two formats to provide for the student's learning style. Successful completion of either NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting course formats will fulfill your training requirements for your Ohio Concealed Handgun License (CHL) as defined in Section 2923.125 (G)(1) and Section 2923.125(G)(2) of the Ohio Revised Code. Course length: 8-13 hours.
Basics of Pistol Shooting Courses are scheduled on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of the week.
This course has an easy-to-understand e-learning component which allows you to go at your own pace and learn from the comfort of your own home. The course includes 11 lessons and takes approximately eight (8) hours to complete. Upon successful completion of the self-learning module, the student will then schedule a five (5) hour practical session with a NRA Certified Instructor - Pistol. Learn more...
This eight (8) hour course is a traditional course of instruction based on the NRA's instructional model of total participant involvement (TPI). The student "learning by doing" is emphasized. All of the course content is taught under the direct supervision of a NRA Certified Instructor - Pistol. Learn more...
NRA FIRST Steps Pistol is designed to provide a hands-on introduction to the safe handling and proper orientation to one specific pistol action type for classes of four or fewer students. This course is at least four (4) hours long and includes classroom and range time learning to shoot a specific pistol action type.
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